The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Logroño then fly from Logrono (RJL) to Madrid (MAD).
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Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin.
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Take the bus to Madrid.
There are several options for getting from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 45m.
Renfe run train services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 4h 45m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Madrid. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Logroño, Fly + 4 similar | 2h 45m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 338km (210 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 5m | €76($76) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 424km (264 miles) |
Train to San Sebastian/Donostia, Fly | 3h 30m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 520km (323 miles) |
Bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki, plane | 3h 55m | €155($155) | hourly | 515km (320 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €30($30) | every 20 mins | 427km (265 miles) |
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio | 5h 45m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 520km (323 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | €35($35) | hourly | 353km (220 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €65($65) | on demand | 354km (220 miles) |
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